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Recent Examples of anchored
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Others remain anchored to a model that assumes familiarity, patience and a willingness to decode the process.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ground yourself during the Earth seasons (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) to stay anchored while the Air and Fire energies sweep you into expansion.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Its recovery has been splintered, given the varying subsectors of retail, from large indoor malls to big-box centers to grocery-anchored, open-air strip centers.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The thinking being the inflation will not prove persistent as inflation expectations remain anchored.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Coolidge anchored the first two seasons, while Season 3 featured a face-off between original season cast members Natasha Rothwell and Jon Gries.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The merchandise at the soon-to-be old location will be moved into the new retail space at the Grapevine Towne Center, the shopping center anchored by Target near Texas 114.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The trailer highlights Riley’s signature blend of absurdism and agitprop aesthetic, but it’s anchored by a band of performers who seem not only fully locked into the movie’s wavelength but determined to hit their mark.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
But his message feels anchored in a political moment that is slipping away.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
That ship was attacked and sunk by Allied aircraft while anchored in what is now Taiwan.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Díaz anchored a bullpen that threw 11⅔ shutout innings against Arizona.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Powell emphasized that inflation expectations remain well anchored, even as the conflict enters its second month and energy costs rise.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Mar. 2026
Powell did not directly address the longer-term debasement argument, but his emphasis on anchored expectations suggests the Fed sees little evidence that the gold rally reflects a fundamental erosion of monetary credibility.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
In that way, these little piles symbolize the rigor and effort required to stay anchored, aligned and accountable.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Others remain anchored to a model that assumes familiarity, patience and a willingness to decode the process.
—Parin Moradiya, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Ground yourself during the Earth seasons (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) to stay anchored while the Air and Fire energies sweep you into expansion.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Its recovery has been splintered, given the varying subsectors of retail, from large indoor malls to big-box centers to grocery-anchored, open-air strip centers.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The thinking being the inflation will not prove persistent as inflation expectations remain anchored.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
But the political landscape has changed, thanks to a redistricting shakeup that created a deep blue district anchored by Salt Lake City.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Jennifer Coolidge anchored the first two seasons, while Season 3 featured a face-off between original season cast members Natasha Rothwell and Jon Gries.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
The merchandise at the soon-to-be old location will be moved into the new retail space at the Grapevine Towne Center, the shopping center anchored by Target near Texas 114.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The trailer highlights Riley’s signature blend of absurdism and agitprop aesthetic, but it’s anchored by a band of performers who seem not only fully locked into the movie’s wavelength but determined to hit their mark.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
But his message feels anchored in a political moment that is slipping away.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
That ship was attacked and sunk by Allied aircraft while anchored in what is now Taiwan.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Díaz anchored a bullpen that threw 11⅔ shutout innings against Arizona.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Powell emphasized that inflation expectations remain well anchored, even as the conflict enters its second month and energy costs rise.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anchored
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Jesús Domínguez pushes through thick brush lining a rugged mountainside with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder and a grenade fastened to his leather belt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The images, taken from a camera fastened to a fence and focused on the back of the house and another that showed the driveway and front of the garage door, captured family members, landscapers and pool workers stretching back weeks prior to the kidnapping.—
Pat Milton,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here’s how the other following contenders landed in the top five for Charlotte’s best places to live.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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While still a teen, Dean landed a gig singing backup vocals for the British drum and bass group Rudimental, which led her to self-release music and secure a contract with an EMI subsidiary.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Among the latter group was Gabriel Prudhomme, who secured a tract of land along the south bank of the Missouri River that included a natural landing for boat traffic.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The March 3 primary ended without a clear winner, sending Paxton and Cornyn into a late May runoff after neither secured a majority.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On the day of the shooting, Astor’s yacht docked at the city marina, where FDR greeted reporters and the mayor of Miami, Redmond Gautier, who escorted him to Bayfront in a green Buick convertible.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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America showed its willingness to collaborate in space when the United States and the Soviets docked an Apollo and a Soyuz capsule together in 1975.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Nuggets clamped it down from there, turning two Portland misses and a Johnson theft into an 8-0 run and a 98-80 lead.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a locking feature keeps the plates clamped shut for easier, safer storage in your bag.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Serious Medical and Emotional Neglect Turner said Kaiko arrived in poor health, suffering from multiple medical issues and signs of prolonged neglect.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students arrived for class on a recent analog day to find typewriters at the desks, some with German and some QWERTY keyboards.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The letter contained several examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts resulted in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The barge was moored about 25 miles northwest of Ketchikan.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Schoolchildren play around rusted hulls of fishing boats moored in the desert—quiet memorials to what’s been lost.—
Michael Snyder,
Saveur,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Anchored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anchored. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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